1940 | Citroën 23
Fully Restored | Known History | Matching Numbers
22.500 €
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1940 | Citroën 23
Fully Restored | Known History | Matching Numbers
22.500 €
1940 | Citroën 23
Fully Restored | Known History | Matching Numbers
22.500 €
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Descripción
Descripción
Location: The Netherlands (Anna Paulowna, 60 km north of Amsterdam)
Registration: Dutch registration – drivable with standard driver’s license
Rare 1940 U23 with Documented Military Origin
Offered for sale due to new projects: a rare and fully restored Citroën U23 short wheelbase from 1940, originally delivered to the French Army (first registration: February 1940).
This is a genuine 1940 model, not a later reconstruction.
History & Documentation
- Delivered new to the French Army (02/1940)
- Already in civilian use from 1941 (Ets. Sirac, Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule)
- Full known history, including all registrations (military + civilian)
- Official dating certificate from Peugeot/Citroën archives (Terreblanche)
- Extensive documentation available
- Parts-books, workshop manual and period-correct documentation available.
Restoration
- Purchased as a dismantled and incomplete project
- Fully restored from the ground up
- Restoration documented in a 50-page full-color A4 photo album
- Photo-album of the previous Dutch owner available as well (start and abandon of restoration
- Video of the restoration book available on request
Engine & Mechanics
- Original engine (matching numbers) confirmed by archives for chassis, engine and cabine.
- 1.9L petrol engine (Perfo MI – “moteur inversé”)
- Recent work: cylinder liner seals replaced (cooling system issue resolved)
Upgrades for usability:
- 6V alternator with electronic regulator
- LED lighting (except headlights)
Configuration & Details
This vehicle retains part of its military features, while restored in a more elegant civilian configuration:
Still present:
- Toolboxes on running boards
- Rear “queues de cochon”
- Central lubrication system (Monocoup), not functioning
Missing 1940/military specific items:
- Split windshield
- Flat front fenders
- Tow hook
➡️ These can be reinstated by a purist if desired.
➡️ Current post-war style fenders give the vehicle a more refined appearance; a matter of personal taste.
Body & Platform
- New wooden cargo bed, inspired by original design (slightly lowered).
- Solid and well-finished overall presentation
Why this U23 stands out
- Rare pre-war (1940) example
- Documented military origin + complete history
- Matching numbers engine
- Fully restored and ready to use
- Ideal for events, promotion, collection or light commercial use
Additional info
More photos, documentation or a video of the restoration album available upon request.
Condición y Registro
Condición y Registro
- Condición
- Restaurado
- Matriculado
- Listo para conducir
- Sin accidentes
Autoevaluación
Motor (evaluación del vendedor)
★★★★☆
Color
★★★★★
Interior
★★★★★
Técnica (evaluación del vendedor)
★★★★☆
Informe de Inspección
No disponible
Informe de Inspección
No disponible
¡Deje que expertos inspeccionen este vehículo!
- Transparencia en 128 puntos de inspección
- Calificación de estado para cada componente
- Medición del grosor de la pintura
Video
Video
Detalles Técnicos
Detalles Técnicos
Datos del vehículo
- Marca
- Citroën
- Serie del modelo
- Type 23
- Modelo
- 23
- Primera fecha de registro
- 2/1940
- Año de construcción
- 1940
- Kilometraje (leer)
- 71.100 km
- Número de chasis
- 242803
- Número de motor
- GR03679
- Número de la caja de cambios
- No provisto
- Coincidencia de números
- Sí
- Número de propietarios
- No provisto
Detalles técnicos
- Carrocería
- Vehículo industrial (Plank bed)
- Potencia (kW/CV)
- 31/42 (Fábrica: 43/58)
- Capacidad cúbica (cm³)
- 1911
- Cilindro
- 4
- Puertas
- 2
- Manejo
- Izquierda
- Caja de cambios
- Manual
- Marchas
- 4
- Engranaje
- Trasero
- Freno delantero
- Tambor
- Freno trasero
- Tambor
- Combustible
- Gasolina
Configuración Individual
Configuración Individual
- Color exterior
- Verde
- Color interior
- Verde
- Material interior
- Cuero
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